New Zealand: Paperboard Case Material Market 2024

Paperboard Case Material Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand paperboard case material market reduced to $X in 2022, shrinking by -13.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paperboard Case Material Production in New Zealand

In value terms, paperboard case material production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 14%. Paperboard case material production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Paperboard Case Material Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, overseas shipments of paperboard case materials increased by 42% to X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard case material exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for paperboard case material exports from New Zealand, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, paperboard case material exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Australia totaled -2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+8.3% per year) and Malaysia (+0.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for paperboard case material exported from New Zealand were Australia ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X), together comprising 62% of total exports. Malaysia, the Philippines, Cambodia, Taiwan (Chinese), Hong Kong SAR and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Cambodia, with a CAGR of +24.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average paperboard case material export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paperboard Case Material Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2022, overseas purchases of paperboard case materials increased by 3.3% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard case material imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 15%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paperboard case material to New Zealand, with a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, paperboard case material imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia amounted to +2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+6.6% per year) and Sweden (+12.7% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paperboard case materials to New Zealand, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia amounted to -1.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+6.9% per year) and Sweden (+11.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paperboard case material import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -7.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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